Hublot Big Bang Skeleton Dial 18kt Rose Gold Men's Watch 411OX1180RX

Top All-American Watch Makers
This 4th of July, we¡¯d like to make note of a few exceptional watch brands not only based in the USA, but who also produce things here. As we¡¯ve mentioned before, America was once home to some of the greatest manufacturers in the world. Unfortunately, our golden age in the industry has long since passed, and very few brands remain truly American. These selections ¨C whether they manufacture everything domestically or use mostly foreign parts with just a few elements made in the US, are the cornerstone of the new American watch industry. The driving force behind them is a passion for timekeeping fueled by American ingenuity. As either proud Americans or unmitigated watch enthusiasts, we salute our American watchmakers.RGMAn instantly recognizable brand name to those in the know, RGM manufactures high-quality American timepieces in Pennsylvania¡¯s Lancaster County. RGM¡¯s commitment to excellence in design is apparent across their whole range ¨C from their basic three-hand models to their ep

HODINKEE Powerball Special: What Watches We'll Buy When We Win Tonight's $1.5 Billion Jackpot
Here at HODINKEE HQ, we have been talking about the Powerball A LOT lately. We all (shamelessly) have bought tickets and are waiting with bated breath until the numbers are drawn tonight. Naturally, we all have talked about what we would do if we won and the obvious question has been, "What watch would you buy?" So here you have it, our tops picks of what watch (or watches) we would buy with the $1.5 billion winnings. Nicholas Manousos ¨C George Daniels' Space Traveller 1 OF 6 If I win Powerball tonight and could splurge on any watch imaginable, I would attempt to purchase George Daniels' Space Traveller watch. I say attempt, because the Space Traveller is a one-of-a-kind watch that was last sold at auction on November 6, 2012 for 1,329,250 GBP. I would have to somehow find the current owner, and convince them to part ways with their unique piece of horological history. Finished in 1982, the Space Traveller is George Daniels' masterpiece. It ep

A pair of "oldies but goodies"
My 18k RG bumper automatic and 18k YG Rolex "bubbleback" automatic:Both date from ~1950.I've had the Omega for several years and refer to it as my "special occasion" watch. The Rolex was acquired a couple of weeks ago out of the estate of this gentleman:C. Thomas Clagett

2011 SuperOcean models - An introduction and comparison
For a watch brand that has a long and illustrious history based on their ability to create timepieces that are perfectly suited and useful for pilots and aviation enthusiasts Breitling do have an unerring knack of creating fantastic Diver’s watches.The history of the Breitling Diver’s watch started in the early 1960s with the original SuperOcean. An instant classic that was successfully revamped recently as the SuperOcean Heritage. The SuperOcean Heritage line was reintroduced in 2007. Most recently and up until this point the Diver’s watches within Breitling catalogue included the 3000m Avenger SeaWolf in Titanium and then Stainless Steel, the 2000m SteelFish that is now a discontinued model constantly lamented by Breitling fans and the 1500m SuperOcean. To have a Diver’s watch within any high end manufacturer’s catalogue capable of withstanding the pressures of 1500m is as incredible as it is rare. However, to have further models in the line up that can

Most popular Oris Collection - Poll.
Just wondering - Amongst the members at WTF, which is the most popular Oris Collection, between their Motorsport, Diving, Aviation and Culture collections?You don't need to own one - which one has the model(s) you want the most, or most represents Oris to you....